Chandanas

Reed (2)

The crescent moon hanging in the sky tonight was not quite soothing enough for Ratih. He was busy checking the notifications on his phone because class groups, class, class, and school administrators discussed the same thing. Kirans.

Since this afternoon, the ringing notification on Ratih's phone has not stopped at all because the chat with his groups continues to be simple with each other. All were busy discussing about the accident that hit Kiran and how the current condition is.

The only reason Ratih remained meticulously listening to all the chats in each group was because he wanted to know how Kiran was doing at the moment. Although the topic of discussion in some groups began to deviate, at least he still had to listen until the talk about Kiran really ended.

Since returning from the stadium Ratih continued to confine himself in the room. He felt very anxious and worried about the condition of the man. Although much information was exchanged by his comrades, no one really knew Kiran's condition for sure. This made Ratih unable to get rid of the uneasiness in his heart.

A digital clock neatly arranged on several books belonging to Ratih showed at 7 pm less 3 minutes when the sound of knocking from outside the door of Ratih's room.

"Dec, eat first!" a woman from outside.

Ratih got up from the bed while curling his hair, "Yes jerk!" he shouted softly, his feet running lazily towards the door.

A tall and slender woman greeted Ratih shortly after he opened the door. His expression frowned as if he knew something was wrong with his sister, "Why?" tanyakanya.

Ratih breezed towards the dining table regardless of her brother's question.

Feeling unmoved, Ratih's older sister followed him from behind while shaking her waist. Their age was only two years apart, making the two of them very close to each other. Ratih knows very well the nature and character of his brother and vice versa. In addition to siblings, they are also like friends, sometimes even just like mothers and children. This happened because Ratih's father died since he was a child, making his mother have to work extra to manage all the businesses owned by the Father and often leave his two daughters.

Growing up and living without a father figure and the lack of time with mother makes Ratih and his brother rely on each other. They become smart and strong and opinionated girls. Therefore expressing feelings for Kiran in front of many people was a very heavy choice for Ratih. But he did not regret his decision because later he began to realize that the declaration of love does not degrade one's self-esteem but a form of courage that only a handful of steel-hearted women have.

"Huh, why the hell?" seeing Ratih being indifferent made the Brother feel angry because his sister was only doing so if he was thinking a lot.

Patih feeds a spoonful of rice into the mouth. He chews his food lazily then swallows everything with extra energy, "Kiran accident," Ratih replied in the end.

"Huh? Kiran you shot? How's it? How can?" Ratih who is still in a bad mood now actually has to receive a question from the Big Brother. That was why he was lazy to tell his brother anything when he was in this condition.

"The match was one of the field lights that fell. It was supposed to be a lamp for Edy, captain of the futsal team. But Kiran pushes Edy and ends up with her own override," Ratih explains everything concisely and clearly. Recalling the pool of blood and the condition of Kiran at that time made her hair bristled.

Hearing Ratih's words made her brother surprised instead of playing. He walked towards Ratih while hugging her shoulder from behind, "Jengukin aja. If you need to stay there to help keep him."

Ratih blinked in disbelief, "Sister, am I ready Kiran? Who really if give advice mah," he again feed a spoonful of food into the mouth.

"Eh, are you his friend? What's wrong with taking care of him? The nengokin? Not all friends are that? You also told me that you have made peace when outbound school. Yes it's okay to come as a friend who is ready to do nolongin in times of distress!" Ratih glanced at his brother. Although the words of the Big Brother had a point, but Ratih could not just come without knowing how the situation there was.

After chewing and swallowing all the food in his mouth, Ratih said, "Later to think again."

Without trying to prolong their conversation about Kiran, Ratih resumed his dinner. He still checks his phone many times to just read every sentence that contains the word 'Kiran' in it. Now all he needs and all he has to do is gather as much information as possible before actually doing what his brother suggested.

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A day has passed since Kiran spent a full night in the hospital undergoing minor surgery. They said that there were many glass fragments lodged in Kiran's body that required her to get 6 to 7 stitches all over her body. This information was obtained from Mr. Arman, the sports teacher in charge of the futsal team.

Ratih had felt a little relieved when he heard the news that Kiran had made it through a critical period and was now in the recovery stage.

Even so, in fact, Ratih was not brave enough to go see Kiran because she felt doubtful and inappropriate. He knew Kiran was close to a woman. All the students at school know that. Ratih also learns that the girl is named Chandana. A good and beautiful girl according to Ratih.

That's why Ratih really thought carefully about going to the hospital or not because he was afraid Chandana considered his arrival as an uninvited guest. He was afraid that the girl had various thoughts because it was common knowledge that Ratih had expressed feelings for Kiran.

Although there was never any connection between Kiran and her, there was no connection, Ratih will understand if Chandana still feels uncomfortable with the presence of Ratih to the hospital to visit the man who was rumored to be close to him. Are most women not like that?

Therefore, Ratih continues to feel hesitant because he is afraid that his good intention to just visit is misunderstood and actually causes division for Kiran and the girl close to him.

If you can be honest, of course, Ratih felt sad when he heard the news that Kiran had a lover. During this time he thought that Kiran rejected him because the man did not want to be in a relationship, but now Ratih understood that Kiran rejected him because he had liked others. Liked another girl.

It is not a big deal for Ratih if Kiran is now happy with others. Although he could not deny the sadness he felt, but he realized that people as good as Kiran deserved to be happy with the people he loved. That man deserves to be loved and loved by others as much as the people out there.

And now Ratih intends to contact Naya to ask whether visiting Kiran is something he can do or should avoid because as far as Ratih Naya is quite close to Kiran and the girl named Chandana.

"Hello Nay?" Train to walk to the balcony of his room while holding a mobile phone in the ear.

"Haloo Ratih's. Tumben called me?"

"Gue wants to ask the same lo," Ratih said in a slightly hesitant tone. To be honest, to call Naya, she hesitated.

"Elehh nanya ajaa. What do you want?"

"Gue thoughts for Kiran. But I'm afraid my presence is mistaken for a girl. Do you think I should look or not? I was afraid to make things worse" said Ratih in the end. He conveyed all the doubts and questions he had saved since yesterday.

Ratih smiled in relief, "Seriously lo?"

"Yes seriously laah. Want together? I also made a deal with Roka to go there tomorrow night. Today Kiran still has to rest and can't be seen."

Ratih nodded enthusiastically, "Can. Thanks yeah!"

"Yes alike. See you tomorrow, okay?"

"See you tomorrow! Hye!"

"Bye."

Ratih stared at the screen of his phone with a big smile. Somehow it felt relieved to hear that his intentions were not a bad thing at all.

Ratih walked to the bed and then slammed himself. This time, for the last time, he wants to help Kiran and express his feelings because after this he will try hard to let go of his feelings and forget Kiran because the man he likes has managed to find a girl he loves.

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The morning changed by day, the afternoon changed by evening, and the evening changed by night. The day passed so quickly for Ratih who was waiting for Naya in front of his house. They intend to go together to the hospital by driving their respective vehicles.

It had been fifteen minutes since Ratih told the driver to start heating the vehicle. Naya did not return the message, no sign of arrival. Ratih intended to call Naya when he heard the sound of a motorbike from the front of the fence of his house.

Get up from the chair and walk to the front of the house. A helmeted girl waved at him. That's Naya.

Ratih nodded at a glance then entered his car, "Sir, follow them both, yes," Ratih told the driver who was responded to by a light nod.

Initially, the driver of Ratih had difficulty balancing the motorized style of Roka that seemed tight and a little nervous. But as time goes by, the driver of Ratih began to be able to follow the rhythm and style of Roka to almost make Ratih squeal at every corner or every time the driver stepped on the brakes suddenly.

After a long and exhausting journey, they managed to arrive at the hospital where Kiran was receiving treatment.

Ratih got out of his car, "Sir, if you want to coffee or eat first is okay," Ratih told the driver. He thought it might take a while for them to return home.

Ratih's driver nodded while casually stepping towards the nearest stall. On the other hand, Roka and Naya were standing next to the hospital door, they were waiting for Ratih.

"Halooo's. Diih, tumben very face you shy so?" Roka who saw the embarrassed and doubtful expression on Ratih's face was trying to melt the atmosphere a little.

As long as Roka knows Ratih, the girl always looks fearless and intelligent, only in Kiran she is able to melt and behave like a girl who is in the middle of a kasmaran.

If required to choose a mate for his best friend, Roka himself is not sure which one he should choose, Ratih or Chandana. Both are equally good and have opposite sides. If Chandana is the one who is able to make Kiran crazy, then Ratih is the one who is able to make anyone amazed by the way of view, beauty, and intelligence that he has.

If only Chandana wasn't too complicated and had many secrets, Roka would have confidently chosen her as the girl who was most worthy of Kiran's company. But seeing how Chandana makes Kiran happy as much as she hurts her, Roka becomes hesitant. Although he does not understand exactly how a good partner or how a good relationship can run, at least Roka understands that honesty is the main foundation of each relationship between humans. If honesty alone is very difficult for Chandana, whatever the reason underlying his attitude, Roka still can not justify it.

"Whisper you," Ratih glanced at Roka in annoyance. The man had always pranked and teased her even since she was with Rendi. That is why Rendi is always windy every time she sees Roka.

Naya shook her head softly, "You're a habit!" Naya hits Roka's shoulder slowly, then continues, "Let's go in!"

Ratih nodded while walking in tandem with Naya while Roka was one step ahead of them, "Kiran has not been sober yet?" Ratih turned to Naya, trying to make sure the person they were going to look at was out of the critical period or the time when he still had no awareness since the accident occurred.

"Udah. I heard that he was conscious" Naya smiled faintly. Yesterday Roka told her that Kiran had made it through the most difficult times and was really just going through the recovery process.

Ratih smiled relieved to hear it.

Now they walk together through the crowded hospital aisles by patients with various conditions and types of diseases. If you can be honest, this is the first time that Ratih went to the hospital to see people or friends who are sick. Previously he only went for treatment or underwent routine check-ups. Therefore, since then, Ratih was very interested and busy paying attention to anything and anyone he met along the hallway they passed.

After going through the long, winding passageways, they arrived at a quiet, quiet room. The room was in a location that almost no other patients were wandering around. Only a few nurses look good. Without being told, Ratih believes that the room where Kiran is treated is the 1st class room which is true when viewed by health facilities and all the complete furniture in the room. Starting from the refrigerator, table and sofa, television, ac, bed for the family to snacks are all available there.

The only thing that Ratih felt after he set foot in the room was astonishment. He felt as if he was in a science fiction movie scene because he was in a room whose right and left walls were milky white, as well as the floor and roof were also in the same color. In addition, there are many machines or medical devices installed around the patient's bed accompanied by cables that are somehow for what function.

"Hello aunt," Ratih smiled knotingly as she hugged a middle-aged woman who greeted the three of them after seeing the three enter the room.

The woman looks youthful and beautiful even though Ratih believes her age may be almost touching half a century. The thing that makes Ratih feel confident that the woman is Kiran's mother is her swollen eye bags and reddened nose. He looked like someone who had been crying for days.

After greeting and hugging Roka, Naya, and Ratih, Kiran's mother looked at Ratih's face carefully. He looked at it, as if he were observing a unique object he had never seen before.

"This who? Kiran's boyfriend?"